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FALL 2016
10. TM hours
By RestaurantClean
How many hours are you guys getting out of
your TMs? I’m looking at getting one but with
my current accounts I would be putting over
1,000 hours per year on it. What is typical life
span? If I would have to replace it after a couple
thousand hours it seems like the cost would
be just too much. I know it would save time
compared to my portys. So there would be some
labor savings but it is enough savings to justify
the cost if I have to buy a new one every couple
years?
Comments
earl804 - Depends on the truck mount - air cooled
you can expect to get maybe 2500 hours out of
the engine. Maybe more maybe less. A 20 hp
Kohler is like $1500
Pumps should last longer you might need to
rebuild the plunger/seals every few thousand
hours
Blowers should last 10000 hours or more
Then it’s just components- switches temperature
senders etc
With good maintenance and manufacturer
support I think you should get 10 years from a
tm.
28
That might mean you are replacing engines a few
times and lots of components over the years but
that just part of the cost of operating
After 10 years the frame and tank may be rusting,
and the manufacturer may not be supporting the
model as much with parts
If you are doing 1000/hrs per year, you will burn
up a ton of porty pumps vacuum motors switches
etc. even though tms wear out they still give more
bang for the buck and reliable running than a
porty
Zarz - I’m on apx 4300hrs on my 30hp Kohler (air
cooled) on my Amtex. Have also only replaced
1x seal kit in my hydro pump along with 1x set
of check valves. Regular oil changes is the key
to assist with longevity. Also take some time idle
you engine for a few minutes prior to operation
on higher revs, then once finished allow your TM
engine to cool down on idle whilst packing up
can help you get the most hours imo.
My last kubota water cooled gave my over
17000hrs over 17yrs.